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Elsa E Kis¹, Gerhard Winter, Julia Myschik

¹Department of Pharmacy, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Butenandtstrasse 5, 81377 Munich, Germany.

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New devices enable intradermal vaccination using liquid or solid vaccines. These innovations aim for safe, economic, and efficient vaccine delivery by targeting the skin's dermal layers.

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Area of Science:

Immunology
Biomedical Engineering
Vaccinology

Background:

Advances in vaccine development and understanding of skin-based immune responses drive innovation in vaccine administration.
There is a growing need for safe, economical, and efficient methods for delivering vaccines.
Targeting the intradermal layers of the skin offers a promising route for vaccination.

Purpose of the Study:

To review various devices engineered for intradermal vaccine administration.
To explore different delivery mechanisms, handling ease, clinical efficacy, and practical suitability of these devices.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature and technologies for intradermal vaccine delivery.
Categorization of devices based on vaccine formulation (liquid vs. solid) and delivery mechanism (e.g., microneedles, jet injectors, ballistic devices).

Main Results:

Devices discussed include microneedle arrays (solid or dissolving), jet injectors, tattoo devices, and ballistic delivery systems.
Vaccines can be delivered as liquid formulations or solid particles, with each method having distinct advantages.
Established liquid formulations can be used with some devices, while solid-form approaches offer alternative delivery routes.

Conclusions:

Various devices facilitate intradermal vaccination, offering flexibility in vaccine formulation and administration.
The choice of device depends on factors like delivery mechanism, efficacy, and practical application.
Further research and clinical trials are essential to optimize these technologies for widespread use.